Jimmy Giuffre

Jimmy Giuffre
Background information
Born
James Peter Giuffre

(1921-04-26)April 26, 1921
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 24, 2008(2008-04-24) (aged 86)
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
OccupationsMusician, composer, arranger
InstrumentsClarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
Years active1940s–1990s
LabelsCapitol, Atlantic, Verve, Choice, Soul Note, CELP

James Peter Giuffre (/ˈdʒuːfri/, Italian pronunciation: [dʒufˈfre]; April 26, 1921 – April 24, 2008) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He is known for developing forms of jazz which allowed for free interplay between the musicians, anticipating forms of free improvisation.

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